As usual, The Clique's characters are preoccupied with revenge-plotting, popularity, appearance, money, designer fashions, and losing their "lip virginity." Dylan, who is not heavy, is obsessed with losing weight. Nina, an eighth-grader, implies that she is not a virgin in order to impress the other girls. Not the best role model for being true to yourself, Nina also offers advice such as, "Guys love when girls are helpless."